Joyce Balaun

STOW - Joyce Balaun, 80, of Stow, Ohio, died peacefully on April 29, 2022, after a short illness.

Joyce was born August 13, 1941, in Steubenville, OH, the eldest daughter of the late Kenneth Scott and Mary Eloise Saunders. After her father’s death in WWII, she was raised by her mother and stepfather, the late Joseph Campagna, Sr., and lived on a small farm for much of her childhood.

Joyce had an artistic eye and loved oil painting and ceramics (she even had her own kiln).  She was known for her extraordinary cake decorating talents.  She loved the beach and all things nautical.  Joyce especially enjoyed hiking and camping with her kids and grandkids and telling stories around the campfire.

Joyce is survived by her children, Vicki (Chad) McClenathen, Pepper (Mike) Slusser, Mitch Balaun, Linda (Greg) Mosko; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth Scott, Joseph (Sandie) Campagna, and James (Diane) Campagna.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Judith Scott (Larry) Feinman.

No services are scheduled per her request.  Redmon Funeral Home, of Stow, is handling arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at redmonfuneralhome.com

If desired, memorial donations may be made in memory of Joyce Balaun to the American Cancer Society , 1690 West Market Street, Akron, OH 44317 or Humane Society of Summit County , 7996 Darrow Road, Suite #30, Twinsburg, OH  44087.

The family would like to especially thank the caring nurses, aides, and staff at Heritage of Hudson and to Bella Care Hospice for the service and care they provided during Joyce's illness.